Papaya Cilantro Salsa Recipes

CILANTRO SALSA

Steps:

• For a thicker sauce, chop cilantro and garlic and place in a blender. Puree with 1/4 cup water and the oil. Add lime juice, cayenne pepper, coriander and salt.
• For a thinner sauce, chop cilantro and garlic very finely. Then stir in 1/4 cup water, oil, lime juice, cayenne pepper, coriander and salt.
• The emulsified version can be served as a dip with pita bread. Serve the thinner version with fried halloumi or other fried cheese, vegetable fritters or with a salad.

PAPAYA SALSA

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients.

PAPAYA AND RED ONION SALSA

Steps:

• Discard papaya seeds. Peel papaya and chop enough to measure 1/2 cup. Mince enough onion to measure 2 tablespoons and, wearing rubber gloves, mince enough jalapeño (with seeds) to measure 1/2 tablespoon. In a bowl stir together papaya, onion, jalapeño, and remaining ingredients and season with salt. Salsa may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

PAPAYA-HABANERO SALSA

Steps:

• Dice half of the papaya and set it aside.
• Cut up the other half, place in a blender and add the habanero chile, sugar, lemon juice, and olive oil.
• Puree and add the reserved diced papaya, tomato, bell pepper, cilantro and mint.
• Mix well and season to taste with salt.
• Let stand for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend before serving.